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Baseline Chatter: Rockies Libation List Changeup

Baseline Chatter: Rockies Libation List Changeup

Opening Day in Denver is one of the largest alcohol-ingesting, shenanigan ensuing “holidays”, perhaps second only to St. Patrick’s Day (and let’s be honest, it’s a toss up). And, on April 5th, Rockies fans can zip, sip and root for their home team. Beer, the long preferred beverage at baseball games, will see major competition as...
Denver Casting Call for Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

Denver Casting Call for Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

Do you have at least 50% of your body weight to lose? Are you ready to change your life? ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition wants to meet you! Eyeworks USA, the producers of the hit “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” is beginning a nationwide tour to 13 cities across the country in search of...
Hope in Health: Battling the Holiday Blues

Hope in Health: Battling the Holiday Blues

“‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la f***.”  As spirited and comforting as the holidays can be for some, for others (let’s be honest, for many), the holiday season can trigger and exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression. Recognizing this, Denver-based company myStrength developed a game-changing tool in the realm of coping with the holiday blues. Just...
Hope in Health: Denver Surgeon Performs Groundbreaking Surgery

Hope in Health: Denver Surgeon Performs Groundbreaking Surgery

“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Boo.” “Boo who?” … The other children break into hysterical giggles. She had turned her head for only a moment, but somehow missed the final sentence — and, the apparent cause of her friend’s merriment. She smiles nervously and laughs along to fit in, longing to know the last line of...
The Gift of Life: The Story of Eva Giselle Cordero

The Gift of Life: The Story of Eva Giselle Cordero

Written in loving memory of Eva Giselle Cordero. The Dreamer Saul and Judith Cordero remember their daughter as young and happy. A typical teenager, Eva Giselle Cordero filled her life with music, dancing and talking on the phone. She wore her favorite color, pink, almost every day,and was careful to make sure her outfit matched,...
The Biggest Turkey: Skiing, Snowboarding or Football?

The Biggest Turkey: Skiing, Snowboarding or Football?

He peeled the potatoes; and she shredded the cheese. They bought the turkey; and we brought the peas. Grandma poured the wine; grandpa checked the score. Auntie sliced the pie, and nephew asked for more. We all stuffed our faces with as much as we could mow Now Thanksgiving’s over so let’s hit some pow...
Big City Lights: The DaVita Building

Big City Lights: The DaVita Building

“One for All, All for One,” she whispered under her breath as silent tears welled in the corner of her eyes. He had been away on deployment for too long; but then, even just one day overseas seems like too long. She recalls breathing a sigh of relief when he messaged her saying he would be...
Red, White & Blue: We're All the Same Color When You Turn Off the Lights

Red, White & Blue: We’re All the Same Color When You Turn Off the Lights

Republican or Democrat — we’re all the same color when you turn off the lights (after all, elephants and donkeys ain’t nothin’ but mammals, right?) And, when it comes to politics, you couldn’t get a brighter shade of purple than Colorado. (Is that why the Rockies don their violet hues? I kid.) But seriously, with...
Health & Happiness: In Life and Wine - Age Old

Health & Happiness: In Life and Wine – Age Old

Media reports widely cite the numerous health benefits of light to moderate alcohol consumption.  And, much to this wine-lover’s delight, researchers single out red wine  as the most potent among  other specific beverages. (Goldberg & Soleas, 93).  But, the media catches a lot of criticism for sensationalizing these scientific findings. As a writer with some background in...
LivingSocial Offers Broncos Fans Unique Opportunity for Holiday Photos

LivingSocial Offers Broncos Fans Unique Opportunity for Holiday Photos

Congratulations, Denver. It appears we’ve survived it — the seemingly perpetual 90+ degree days that turned us against our cars’ leather seats and made some of us reconsider our prior staunch stance against “tacky” windshield sun shades. And, as the nights grow longer and the weather creeps into a chill, we reach into the bowels...
Sports That Inspire: Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the Cure 2012

Sports That Inspire: Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the Cure 2012

  Written in loving memory of a dear friend’s beautiful mother who passed as this article was in production. Behind every survivor and every fighter, there blossoms a true love story. Whether it’s a daughter gently holding her mother’s hand, a dear friend embracing another, or a husband wiping a tear from the cheek of...
Sports That Inspire: Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

Sports That Inspire: Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

PJ is your typical 24-year-old Denver sports fan. Large posters of Avalanche and Broncos players cover the walls of his sports-themed “pad,” hanging alongside framed pictures of himself with various sports celebrities, including John Elway and Tony Granato.  In the corner next to his bed sits the practice stick he taped for Sidney Crosby, complete...